The causes of glaucoma in adults and treatment

1 Etiology of the onset of the disease

Eyes are very sensitive organs that acutely respond to a variety of external and internal factors. Glaucoma can occur in a person at any age, from birth to extreme old age.

The causes of glaucoma can be as follows:

1. Birth trauma. They are the consequences of excessive pressure on the skull, which is produced during the appearance of the baby in the light.
2. Hereditary predisposition. Several generations of close relatives can suffer from this ailment. In children, high blood pressure can occur immediately after childbirth.
3. Obtained wounds or severe bruises. The mechanical effect disturbs the structure of the eye and can damage the optic nerve.
4. Eye diseases that have caused complications associated with impaired circulation of fluid.
5. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and hypertension.
6. Venerable age. Over time, there is an ordinary wear of tissues and nerve endings. That's why most of such diagnoses are given to patients over 60 years old.

As a rule, glaucoma affects both eyes. It is not contagious and is not transmitted by any means.

2 The main symptoms of the disease

This disease is not manifested by bright and sudden symptoms. It develops over a long period, which can be several years.

The fact that the eyes are affected by glaucoma is indicated by such symptoms:

1. Gradual deterioration of vision. It can be manifested in farsightedness or nearsightedness.
2. Narrowing the field of view. The sector that a person can observe is reduced so much that it ceases to see what is on the side.
3. The onset of a headache. It appears for no apparent reason, being a consequence of increased intraocular pressure.
4. Appearance of stains in front of the eyes. Sharpness of perceived objects decreases. Everything that is happening looks like a fog.
5. Halo around lamps and fixtures.
6. Deterioration of state of health, weakness, dizziness and nausea.

As the disease progresses very slowly, the person does not pay special attention to its manifestations. The oculist receives patients with neglected forms of the disease. Even despite the critical condition of a person, glaucoma can be successfully treated.

The success of healing depends on a timely call to the doctor and the completeness of the implementation of all his recommendations.

3 How to treat the pathology of

In order to prescribe the right treatment, an ophthalmologist needs accurate data on the patient's condition. To receive them, a comprehensive survey is conducted.

It includes:

• blood and urine analysis;
• measurement of arterial and intraocular pressure;
• cardiogram;
• chest radiograph;
• visual acuity check;
• study of the structure of the fundus.

During the diagnosis, the patient is questioned, his lifestyle and habits are revealed. Established the presence of chronic diseases, which could cause the emergence of secondary glaucoma.

After the diagnosis is determined, treatment is prescribed. It can be carried out at home or in a clinic. Everything depends on the severity of the disease and the recommendations of specialists.

Treatment of glaucoma is carried out by such methods:

1. Conservative. The use of drugs is prescribed in the early stages of the disease, when the pathological process did not go far. The patient is prescribed drugs that enhance the outflow of the eye fluid and reduce the volume of its production. Medicines are taken in the form of tablets, drops and injections. But the drug effect only stops the development of the disease. Complete cure does not occur. In addition, the use of drops can cause complications.
2. Laser. The use of the laser allows you to restore the functions of the eyes with very high efficiency. This type of treatment does not create a special discomfort for the patient. With the help of the laser, the channels are expanded, through which the outflow of eye fluid is carried out. But such a procedure does not always bring the desired results.
3. Surgical intervention. The operation is carried out in those cases when conservative methods could not stop the development of the disease. During the operation, artificial drainage is implanted, through which the outflow of liquid occurs. This allows to reduce and stabilize the intraocular pressure. In particularly severe cases, the lens is removed and the implant is installed.

Modern medicine allows patients to return vision and keep it to a very old age.